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Brakes - Better Stopping by Design
At first glance, all disc brakes seem pretty much the same. The calipers compress the pads onto the rotor, providing the stopping power. Looks good on paper. But what happens in the real world, when there are all kinds of dynamic forces at play that can cause flexing, misalignment and uneven pressure application? It's the attention to detail and thorough engineering that makes the difference between marginal and superior braking consistency. And, as an added bonus for racers, MW brakes are compact and light -the reduction in unsprung weight providing a performance advantage. Let's take the calipers, since they're the "heart" of a disc brake system. MW calipers are trim, strong, and have superior bridge strength over competitive products. While the aluminum alloy used by Mark Williams is approximately 30% stronger than what's used by others, the important consideration is the use of four beefy 7/16" caliper body fasteners plus a 5/16" bridge bolt. This gives MW calipers exceptional stability, and assures a smooth, even application of pressure. Another design feature of Mark Williams' calipers is that fluid passages are internal, which eliminates the need for damage-prone external lines. Available in 2 and 4-piston designs. The rotors -which are double disc ground to assure both sides being parallel- feature MW's exclusive Slot Drive(tm) rotor attachment system. This innovative feature prevents rotor warpage common to standard design disc brakes. Another important reason why Mark Williams disc brakes provide exceptionally reliable stopping power is that the caliper mounting brackets are designed for each application -there are no "universal" type brackets or compromises. These durable 5/16" thick 7075-T6 brackets have steel threaded inserts for the caliper mounting bolts. They're designed to provide precise caliper-to-rotor alignment for optimum grip. |
COMPETITION BRAKES Reducing front end weight pays dividends in performance, so it's important to note that MW's front disk brake kits are designed to be the lightest on the market.  They have a large diameter rotor mounting patter, which reduces rotor weight.  Mark Williams Enterprises has also developed special dual caliper configurations, which are designed to provide extra holding power on the starting line. Also available are "floating" brake rotor setups for spindle or strut-mount brakes. See complete details in the Products section of this site. |
CARBON/CARBON BRAKES For the ultimate in lightweight brakes, MW's carbon/carbon assemblies are the answer. Weight savings of up to 10 lbs. over similar steel rotor brakes are possible. The primary advantage of these brakes, however, are their incredible stopping power. Because the rotor and friction pads are made of the same premium grade BFG 2D PAN carbon fiber (instead of random chopped fiber materials used by others) they can withstand tremendous heat and pressure without fading. If you go fast -and want to stop with optimum efficiency- invest in MW's carbon/carbon brakes. Available for both front and rear applications. |
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